BOB°ëµº

Word Explorer
Children's
Dictionary Suite
 
Intermediate Dictionary
       

el·i·gi·ble

eligible

 
 
pronunciation:
e lih j bl
features:
Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition: qualified for something; in a position to be chosen.
Only kids under twelve years old are eligible to enter the contest.
synonyms:
qualified
similar words:
acceptable, fit, suitable, suited
derivation: eligibly (adv.)
Word PartsSubscriber feature About this feature